Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Lf1 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

							Application (Record)
Taking pictures with Exposure CompensationVQT5A33
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Recording while exposure is changed automatically ([Auto Bracket])
 ■Recording mode: *1 *2
*1  Cannot be set in the following modes:  [Handheld Night Shot] [HDR] [Starry Sky] [3D Photo Mode]*2  Cannot be set in the following modes:  [T oy Effect] [Miniature Effect] [Soft Focus] [Star Filter]
Records 3 pictures in continuous succession while exposure is changed automatically . 
After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value is set as the standard.
Press 
Use cursor button to select [Auto Bracket] and press  
[MENU/SET]
 • The first still picture is recorded without compensation, the second still picture is  recorded with exposure adjusted in the “-” direction, and the third still picture is 
recorded with exposure adjusted in the “+” direction.
 ■To change the compensation margin
Press the [DISP.] button and select a compensation margin with  .
Auto Bracket
Select 
 Set
Value displayed after Exposure Compensation set
 ■To cancel [Auto Bracket]
In step , select [  ] or [  ].
 ●Cannot be used with flash. ●During motion picture recording, [Auto Bracket] cannot be set.         
						

							Application (Record)
Taking pictures by setting the aperture value  
[Aperture-Priority] ModeVQT5A33
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 ■Recording mode: 
When recording, you can control the aperture value to meet your recording purposes.
Shutter speed is automatically adjusted to be appropriate for the set aperture value.
Set mode dial to 
Turn the control ring to select the aperture value
 • You can also make adjustments with the control dial. • When the aperture value is increased, the range of depth in focus expands, and the picture shows up clearly from the position of the camera to the background. 
When the aperture value is reduced, the range of depth in focus shrinks, and the 
background can get blurry
.
Aperture values that can be set*Shutter speed set (seconds)
F2.0 - F8.0 8 - 1/4000
*  You may not be able to select some values depending on zoom position.
About the exposure meter
Shutter speed (Automatic adjustment)
Set aperture value
 
• Proper exposure is not possible in the range indicated in red.
 ■Recording motion pictures in 
 • Aperture and shutter speed are automatically set.
 ●When the picture is too bright or too dark or there is incorrect exposure, the numbers 
for the aperture value and shutter speed are shown in red.
 ●LCD monitor or viewfinder brightness may vary from the actual still picture recorded.                    
						

							Application (Record)
Taking pictures by setting the shutter speed  
[Shutter-Priority] ModeVQT5A33
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 ■Recording mode: 
When recording, you can control the shutter speed to meet your recording purposes.
Aperture is automatically adjusted to be appropriate for the set shutter speed.
Set mode dial to 
Turn the control ring to select the shutter speed
 • You can also make adjustments with the control dial. • At faster shutter speeds, movements by the subject show as if they are still. At slower shutter speeds, subjects that are moving show as jittery
.
Shutter speeds that can be set (seconds)Aperture value set
8 - 1/4000 F2.0 - F8.0
About the exposure meter
Set shutter speed
Aperture value (Automatic adjustment)
 
• Proper exposure is not possible in the range indicated in red.
 ■Recording motion pictures in 
 • Aperture and shutter speed are automatically set.
 ●When the picture is too bright or too dark or there is incorrect exposure, the numbers 
for the aperture value and shutter speed are shown in red.
 ●LCD monitor or viewfinder brightness may vary from the actual still picture recorded.                              
						

							Application (Record)
Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and 
shutter speed  
[Manual Exposure] ModeVQT5A33
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 ■Recording mode: 
You can use this recording mode to set the desired shutter speed and aperture value 
when you want to take pictures using the same exposure (same combination of shutter 
speed and aperture value) or when you cannot obtain pictures at the desired brightness 
even after compensating the exposure.
Set mode dial to 
Turn the control ring to select the aperture value, and turn the 
control dial to select the shutter speed
 • If Manual Focus is set (→87), press  twice to be able to adjust the aperture value 
with the control dial.
 • If 

the control ring settings have been changed  (→118), press 
 to be able to adjust 
the aperture value with the control dial.
Aperture values that can be set*1Shutter speeds that can be set (seconds)*2
F2.0 - F8.0 250 - 1/4000*1   You may not be able to select some values depending on zoom position.*2   You may not be able to select some values depending on the aperture value.
About the exposure meter
Set shutter speed
Set aperture value
 
• Proper exposure is not possible in the range indicated in red.
 ■Recording motion pictures in 
 • Aperture and shutter speed are automatically set.                         
						

							Application (Record)
Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed  [Manual Exposure] ModeVQT5A33
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 ■Manual exposure assist (estimate)
Shows pictures with standard brightness.
Shows brighter pictures. For standard brightness, either use a faster shutter speed or 
increase aperture value.
Shows darker pictures. For standard brightness, either use a slower shutter speed or 
reduce aperture value.
 ●When the picture is too bright or too dark or there is incorrect exposure, the numbers 
for the aperture value and shutter speed are shown in red.
 ●LCD monitor or viewfinder brightness may vary from the actual still picture recorded. ●The shutter speed setting range changes depending on the [Sensitivity] setting.
[Sensitivity]Shutter speed
80 - 1600 250 - 1/4000th
3200 30 - 1/4000th
6400/H.12800 8 - 1/4000th    
						

							Application (Record)
Taking Pictures with different picture effects  
[Creative Control] ModeVQT5A33
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 ■Recording mode: 
You can select your own settings from various effects and take pictures while confirming 
these effects on the LCD monitor.
Set mode dial to 
Press   to select an effect, and then press [MENU/SET]
Select  Set
Cancel
Creative Control
Expressive
 • If you press the [DISP .] button, an explanation of the 
effect appears.
 ■Changing the selected picture effects
 ●[Creative Control] menu Press [MENU/SET]  Use cursor button to select [Creati ve Control] menu and press [MENU/SET] Press   to select a setting, and then press [MENU/SET]
 ●Control ring Turn the control ring to select the effect
Expressive
 • You can also select effects with the control dial.
 ■Recording motion pictures in 
Records a motion picture at the optimum settings for the selected ef fects. • Y
ou cannot record motion pictures with [Soft Focus] or [Star Filter].        
						

							Application (Record)
Taking Pictures with different picture effects  [Creative Control] ModeVQT5A33
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 ●The flash is set to [  ] ([Forced Flash Off]). ●The display of a picture reflecting a selected effect in the preview screen or recording 
screen may differ from the actual recorded pictures.
 ●A setting that was selected in [Creative Control] mode is retained even after the 
camera is turned off.
 ●Following [Rec] menu settings will be automatically adjusted and cannot be selected 
manually.
[Sensitivity], [White Balance], [i.Exposure], [Min. Shtr Speed], [Color Mode]
 ■Adjusting the brightness, background defocusing condition, setting 
conditions of a selected effect, etc.
Press 
 • Press  again if Manual Focus is set.
Press   to select an item to adjust
Select  Exit
Adjusts the brightness.
Adjusts background defocusing.
Adjusts the setting conditions of the selected effect, etc. (The 
settings to be adjusted vary depending on the selected effect.)
 • [AUTO] is displayed in the icon during automatic adjustment. • The items that can be adjusted dif
fer depending on the selected effect.
Turn the control ring to make adjustments
 • You can also make adjustments with   and the control dial.  • T
o return to automatic adjustment → Press [Q.MENU/ ] button.
Press [MENU/SET]
 ●When you record motion pictures, the camera performs aperture control within the 
appropriate exposure range, and the background defocusing may not change for 
some subject brightness levels.                  
						

							Application (Record)
Taking Pictures with different picture effects  [Creative Control] ModeVQT5A33
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For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→96)
[Expressive]
This picture effect creates a pop art style picture that enhances 
the color.
 ■Items that can be set (→97)
Brightness Underexposure 
(darker)Overexposure 
(brighter)
Degree of 
background 
defocusing Defocuses the 
background
The background is 
in focus as well
Vividness Subdued coloring
Gaudy coloring
[Retro]
This picture effect creates the soft appearance of a tarnished 
picture.
 ■Items that can be set (→97)
Brightness Underexposure 
(darker)Overexposure 
(brighter)
Degree of 
background 
defocusing Defocuses the 
background
The background is 
in focus as well
Coloring Yellowish coloring
Reddish coloring
[Old Days]
This effect adds a bright, soft and nostalgic feel to the overall 
image.
 ■Items that can be set (→97)
Brightness Underexposure 
(darker)Overexposure 
(brighter)
Degree of 
background 
defocusing Defocuses the 
background
The background is 
in focus as well
Contrast Low contrast
High contrast    
						

							Application (Record)
Taking Pictures with different picture effects  [Creative Control] ModeVQT5A33
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For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→96)
[High Key]
This picture effect creates a brighter and lighter toned 
appearance for the entire picture.
 ■Items that can be set (→97)
Brightness Underexposure 
(darker)Overexposure 
(brighter)
Degree of 
background 
defocusing Defocuses the 
background
The background is 
in focus as well
Coloring Pinkish coloring
Light-bluish coloring
[Low Key]
This picture effect creates a darker somber appearance for the 
entire picture to emphasize the bright portions.
 ■Items that can be set (→97)
Brightness Underexposure 
(darker)Overexposure 
(brighter)
Degree of 
background 
defocusing Defocuses the 
background
The background is 
in focus as well
Coloring Reddish coloring
Bluish coloring
[Sepia]
This picture effect creates a picture with sepia tone.
 ■Items that can be set (→97)
Brightness Underexposure 
(darker)Overexposure 
(brighter)
Degree of 
background 
defocusing Defocuses the 
background
The background is 
in focus as well
Contrast Low contrast
High contrast    
						

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Taking Pictures with different picture effects  [Creative Control] ModeVQT5A33
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For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→96)
[Dynamic Monochrome]
This picture effect creates a monochromatic picture with a higher 
contrast and more dramatic atmosphere.
 ■Items that can be set (→97)
Brightness Underexposure 
(darker)Overexposure 
(brighter)
Degree of 
background 
defocusing Defocuses the 
background
The background is 
in focus as well
Contrast Low contrast
High contrast
[Impressive Art]
A picture effect with strong contrast that illustrates a surreal and 
dramatic atmosphere.
 ■Items that can be set (→97)
Brightness Underexposure 
(darker)Overexposure 
(brighter)
Degree of 
background 
defocusing Defocuses the 
background
The background is 
in focus as well
Vividness Black & white
Gaudy coloring
[High Dynamic]
This picture effect creates a picture with a well-balanced 
brightness for the entire picture (from dark areas to bright areas).
 ■Items that can be set (→97)
Brightness Underexposure 
(darker)Overexposure 
(brighter)
Degree of 
background 
defocusing Defocuses the 
background
The background is 
in focus as well
Vividness Black & white
Gaudy coloring